• Expansion and modernisation of evaporation plant at Frantschach mill in Austria makes pulp production more sustainable
• New equipment increases the amount of heat extracted and reduces the chemical oxygen demand of the biological waste water treatment
• Consistent optimisation contributes to bioeconomy by increasing the share of by-products from the pulp production process

Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper company, is investing €20 million to further improve the sustainability of its pulp production at the Frantschach mill in Austria. The mill, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2021, has already been self-sufficient in terms of energy for many years and supplies surrounding communities and industrial companies with surplus heat from the pulp production process.

“Today, the focus on sustainability and circularity puts fibre-based products, and pulp, right into the spotlight. Not only is wood a renewable resource, but we know that paper is the most widely recycled material in the world with, for example 74% of paper and 83% of paper-based packaging in Europe being recycled. Our new plant equipment will make our pulp production even more efficient and sustainable. The modernisation and expansion of the evaporation plant increases the amount of heat extracted and reduces the need for steam. It also reduces the chemical oxygen demand of the biological waste water treatment by 140 tonnes per year”, says Gottfried Joham, Managing Director of Mondi Frantschach.

The decision to invest was driven by the need to make best use of wood as a primary input.

In this specific case, the proportion of tall oil, which can be used in the production of paints, adhesives, or films, will be increased from 18 kg to 35 kg per tonne of pulp.

Construction of the new evaporation plant will start immediately and commissioning will take place in autumn of 2023.

Mondi Frantschach produces kraft papers that are mainly used for food, building materials, and animal feed. Mondi’s sustainability ambitions are demonstrated by its Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030) framework: by focusing on circular driven solutions, created by empowered people, taking action on climate the Group believes it will have the most impact in achieving positive change and contributing to a circular economy.

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer-centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

About Mondi Kraft Paper

Mondi Kraft Paper is part of Mondi’s Business Unit Flexible Packaging and the global leading producer of high-quality bleached and unbleached sack kraft paper and bleached, unbleached and recycled speciality kraft paper grades, as well as bleached and unbleached market pulp with certified wood. Our world-class integrated mills offer paper grades for numerous applications that can be converted into strong yet lightweight industrial paper sacks for cement, building materials, food, agricultural or chemical industries, to shopping bags for retailers, e-commerce packaging, and insulation papers that are sustainable by design.  Our R&D Centre in Frantschach, Austria continuously optimises production processes to develop smarter and more sustainable packaging solutions by putting a focus on meeting the highest environmental standards. We have more than 100 years of expertise in papermaking and have four operations in Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Sweden.

Berry M&H has responded to growing demand for a larger size Boston Round bottle with the introduction of a one litre version for its popular PET Forest range.

The extended range now comprises sizes from 200ml to one litre, providing a comprehensive choice – including the provision of family ranges – for a wide variety of products including personal care, household and industrial. To help customers meet their sustainability goals, the bottles can also be manufactured incorporating up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.

The new one litre size has been designed with both 28/410 and 28/415 neck options, making the bottle suitable for existing filling lines. Berry M&H offers an extensive selection of cap options to provide a complete pack and closure solution.

For many products, the clarity of the PET bottle enhances on-shelf impact and appeal. Importantly, clear, labelled bottles are fully recyclable at their end of life.

For brands requiring additional individualisation, high-quality printing can be utilised throughout the bottle’s large decoration area, and it can also be produced in a variety of colours, although these options will impact on the bottle’s ability to be recycled.

The M&H Boston Round ranges are also available in HDPE, with the choice of materials further widening the types of applications for which the bottles are suitable.

For more information on the Boston Round and Berry M&H’s many other ranges of packaging solutions, visit www.mhplastics.com.

A 32-head multihead weigher from Ishida Europe is providing fast and accurate weighing of mixed bags of quality chocolates for Chocolates Valor, one of Spain’s leading chocolatiers.

The Ishida CCW-RV-232B has the ability to handle two, three or four products simultaneously for discharge into the same bag, giving Chocolates Valor the flexibility to respond to changing customer orders. During the peak four months in the run up to Christmas the machine is operating 24 hours a day, handling 1.6 tons of product every hour.

The weigher is packing a variety of bag sizes - 180g, 250g, 470g and 1kg – for both Chocolates Valor’s own brands and private label. Speeds are restricted by the current manual packing of filled packs into cartons, but the machine is running at up to 80 packs per minute on the 470g pack. Changeovers can be carried out quickly by calling up the stored pre-sets on the intuitive and easy to use touchscreen remote control unit. The ease of use of the machine means that just one operator is now required to manage the entire line.

The 32 heads of the weigher are divided into sections to handle the different products – for a four-mix product, therefore, eight weigh hoppers are dedicated to each sweet variety with a second set of booster hoppers (fitted underneath each weigh hopper) doubling the number of available hoppers to 16 for each mix section .  All weigh and booster hoppers utilise the Ishida RV’s unique triple combination calculation software that can calculate three optimal weight combinations, double check them and then select the one nearest to the target weight - all in a single cycle.

Chocolates Valor reports that the Ishida weigher is achieving excellent accuracy to within a few grams of the target weight.  This is particularly important for some products where there is a guaranteed number of items in each pack, meaning the weigher is able to deliver this with only minimum giveaway.  The company anticipates that payback on the weigher will be within just two years.

This is the second Ishida multihead weigher installed at Chocolates Valor’s factory in Villajoyosa, near Alicante.  The company also operates a 14 head weigher for packing mono products into bags, and this made Ishida the natural choice when it needed a mixed weighing solution to meet the requirements of a major customer.

“We know Ishida weighers for their high performance, reliability and ease of operation, and the company offered the best solution on the market for our requirements,” comments Pedro Miguel Marcet Arlandiz, Chocolate Valor’s Engineering Manager.  “The 32 head weigher gives us the flexibility to meet a variety of pack sizes and has the capacity and consistency to maintain production targets, particularly during the peak Christmas season.”

The Ishida weigher was supplied to Chocolates Valor by Ishida’s long-standing Spanish distributor CIMA, who also provided the conveyors and multi-product feed system to deliver product to the top of the weigher. In addition, full training on the machine was given to Chocolates Valor’s operators during installation.

Established in 1881 and now run by the fifth generation of the López family, Chocolates Valor produces a range of exquisite chocolates and chocolate bars, along with a range of desserts and chocolate drinks.  During the 1960s, the company adopted its quality strategy and launched Pure Chocolate, a product that has become an emblem of the brand.  Vegetable fats are not used as a substitute for cocoa butter in the manufacture of the product.   Today Chocolates Valor continues to source the finest cocoa beans from different parts of the world in its exclusive recipes which are the result of over 130 years of experience and best practice. 

Berry Global is introducing its next generation of innovation with a range of packaging and product solutions, the Berry Global B Circular Range, that leverages the company’s engineering expertise and proprietary processes in the design for circularity to reduce products’ impact on the environment, focused on helping brand owners meet and exceed their sustainability goals.

Recognising the growing importance of action to support brand sustainability objectives, Berry Global has decided to take on even the toughest personal care customer packaging challenges utilising its global scale to access circular resins, worldwide capabilities and growing investments in infrastructure such as the recently announced Berry Leamington Spa recycling facility. The Berry Global B Circular Range programme will see the ongoing introduction of a range of standard products for the beauty, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, home care and industrial sectors, all of which feature important sustainability enhancements.

The first collection of the Berry Global B Circular Range of products for personal care applications, which is now being launched, is designed in line with two key rules of the Circular Economy: design out waste and pollution and keep product and material in use. This process includes the incorporation of recycled content; the development of reusable and refillable packs; and the development of mono-material solutions to improved recyclability.

Highlights from the first suite include Boston Round bottles and Flip Top and Tube closures incorporating up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic; refillable jars with up to 100% PCR content; a lighter weight mono-material lip care stick and refillable roll-on stick; as well as airless dispensers with lighter weight and mono-material construction, recycled content and refillable capabilities.

Equally important, all sustainability benefits are being introduced while ensuring that each product remains fit for purpose, with the required levels of protection, preservation and convenience for the end-consumer.

In conjunction with the new standard collection, Berry has a long history of working in close partnership with its customers in the development of more sustainable solutions tailored to their precise requirements, utilising its in-depth knowledge and experience, and keeping customers up to date with the latest advances in resin material science, manufacturing, and design for circularity.

“We recognise the importance that companies across all markets attach to sustainability. As an industry leader in helping brand owners, large or small, achieve their sustainability commitments, we are excited to launch the Berry Global B Circular Range to help bring solutions toward a circular economy to market faster,” commented Thierry Bernet, Circular Economy Director, Berry CPI. “Whether seeking a special product solution or establishing a corporate-wide initiative, we will partner with customers to help them towards meeting both short- and long-term sustainability goals.”

• Mondi commissioned an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing its Advantage StretchWrap paper to conventional plastic stretch film.
• The ISO-based approach shows that the new paper pallet packaging performs better in several environmental impact categories including climate change, with 62% lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when compared to virgin plastic stretch film.
• Mondi sees LCAs as a useful tool to analyse advantages of different material solutions and guide decision-making.

Mondi, global leader in packaging and paper, commissioned a life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing its new ground-breaking paper pallet wrapping innovation, Advantage StretchWrap, with conventional plastic stretch film wrapping. The full study was conducted by an external consultancy, is ISO-compliant and includes an external critical review. Based on the assumption that both materials are recycled at the end-of-life, the findings showed that the paper-based pallet wrapping by Mondi has a lower climate impact as one of the LCA indicators.

The basis of comparison is the potential environmental impacts arising from wrapping one pallet. The LCA examined 16 indicators to understand potential trade-offs between the two materials. It covers all relevant life cycle stages, from raw material extraction, production, up to the application on a pallet at the customer. In addition, the impact of the end-of-life stage is assessed.

The LCA found that Advantage StretchWrap has 62% lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when compared to virgin plastic stretch film, and 49% lower GHG emissions when compared to plastic stretch film made with 50% recycled content. Advantage StretchWrap has a lower environmental impact than plastic in a number of categories including climate change and fossil resource use. The plastic stretch film did perform better in some indicators, such as land use and freshwater eutrophication.

Karoline Angerer, Product Sustainability Manager Kraft Paper & Paper Bags, Mondi, says: “Given the complexities of material choice, we see independent critical reviews as essential to ensuring LCAs that deliver objective and reliable results focusing on the environmental benefits of each material. At Mondi, we use these results as part of our decision-making process in line with our MAP2030 sustainability commitments. Our customers value our attention to detail and how we partner using our EcoSolutions approach to develop solutions that are sustainable by design.

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer-centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

About Mondi Kraft Paper

Mondi Kraft Paper is part of Mondi’s Business Unit Flexible Packaging and the global leading producer of high-quality bleached and unbleached sack kraft paper and bleached, unbleached and recycled speciality kraft paper grades, as well as bleached and unbleached market pulp with certified wood. Our world-class integrated mills offer paper grades for numerous applications that can be converted into strong yet lightweight industrial paper sacks for cement, building materials, food, agricultural or chemical industries, to shopping bags for retailers, e-commerce packaging, and insulation papers that are sustainable by design. Our R&D Centre in Frantschach, Austria continuously optimises production processes to develop smarter and more sustainable packaging solutions by putting a focus on meeting the highest environmental standards. We have more than 100 years of expertise in papermaking and have four operations in Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Sweden.

• Event on November 9-11 offers chance for industry stakeholders to view Airnov’s range of sustainable healthcare packaging solutions.

• Airnov awarded EcoVadis certification after making series of sustainable operational and product improvements.

• Certification underlines Airnov’s commitment to make life better for healthcare patients while minimizing its impact on the environment.

– Airnov, a global leader in innovating packaging solutions for the healthcare market, will be showcasing its range of solutions at the CPhI Worldwide expo in Milan.

Held on November 9-11, the event is one of the leading expos bringing together suppliers and buyers across the entire pharma value chain.

Visitors will be able to explore a variety of Airnov products at the event, including DRICARD™, lasermarked canisters, laser-marked stoppers, light desiccant stoppers, and more, all of which are evidence of the company’s commitment to produce sustainable solutions for the healthcare packaging sector.

Indeed, Airnov will be demonstrating its sustainability credentials at CPhI. For example, the company was recently accredited with EcoVadis certification as it continues to incorporate sustainable innovation into its products and operations.

Airnov France has enrolled onto EcoVadis program, which helps organizations to enhance their sustainable credentials by identifying areas for improvement through a comprehensive ratings process.

This year, Airnov’s French plant has been granted certification for continuous improvement across a range of processes, including waste management, energy consumption and use of raw materials.

“We are pleased to announce our new partnership with EcoVadis in 2021 to evaluate and recognize the engagements and improvements of Airnov France across key areas such as the environment, sustainable procurement, labor and human rights, and ethics,” said Stephane Rault, Global Product Manager.

“These are continuous actions we will push for over the comings years across all of the regions we operate in.”

In France, these actions have included enhancements based on customer feedback to Airnov’s core packaging solutions used in the pharmaceutics, nutraceutics, diagnostic and probiotics markets – many of which will be on display at CPhI Worldwide.

Specifically, plastic weight has been reduced across several product lines, including Airnov’s light desiccant stopper and new DRICARD™, which has doubled performance with a 50% reduction of raw materials (plastic and ink) used.

The company has also adopted laser marking techniques to reduce the need for labels, inks and adhesives.

Meanwhile, a greater use of secondary bulk packaging (large bags instead of carton) is helping to make the transport of products around the world more environmentally friendly. Airnov is also working to optimize the transportation process through a commitment to fill containers, thereby reducing the amount of wasted container space.

Mélissa Plantier, Product Manager at Airnov, added: “Airnov is concerned about the protection of the environment and strives to minimize its global impact by improving its production and operational processes, as well as product design. “Raw material optimization and reduced energy consumption reduction are just the first of many steps that Airnov has committed to along its path for a more sustainable impact.”Airnov invites visitors to CPhI Worldwide to visit its booth (2B60C) during CPhI Worldwide, which runs from November 9-11 at Fiera Milano.

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Leading glass packaging company, Croxsons, has made changes to its leadership structure as part of their succession plans. Tim Croxson, currently the company’s COO, has taken up the position of CEO with immediate effect, in place of his father, James Croxson, who steps aside to concentrate more on developing Croxsons’ international concerns. The change of ownership, due to be formalized later in the year, comes after a period of extraordinary growth for the family firm, who celebrate their remarkable 150th anniversary next year.

In taking the business forward and increasing its market share, both James and Tim, who represent 4th and 5th generations of the Croxsons family respectively, have enjoyed a fruitful partnership together over the past 20 years.

Global sales, has enabled Croxsons to extend its reach and strengthened its brand – a development that was rewarded with a Queen’s Award in 2019 for exceptional progress being made in international growth and exports. Regularly featuring in the Sunday Times Fast Track 200, Croxson has offices in the UK, Australia, New Zealand. USA and Hong Kong.

“Having been in the business for over 50 years, I have seen both the packaging industry and my own company change extensively in that time,” said James Croxson, who turned 70 earlier this year. “The company has grown from being wine barrel suppliers and bottle washers in 1872 to now a Global packaging supplier, providing over 50 different countries with millions of bottles, jars, caps and corks. As we approach 150 years of being a family owned business, we are proud of our company, its heritage, its 5 generations, its great team and all its achievements.

“As is the norm in a fast growing SME, I have done every role and have built a great team over the past 50 years, who have been a joy to direct and lead. My main focuses going forward are international sales, continuing to build our international sales teams and giving the next generation some inevitable pearls of wisdom. And like Tim, I look forward to the next chapter in Croxsons’ illustrious history.”

Tim Croxson added: “Moving into the CEO seat at Croxsons is really a natural progression for both James and I. Our combined strengths and the team we have built around us, have helped put the company into an incredibly strong position. Alongside the board, we’ve both worked hard to future-proof our offering and be clear on our purpose, thereby ensuring we continue to be relevant for the next 150 years. I look forward immensely to continuing that self-belief, creating value for our customers, and maintaining our uniqueness.”

Barrie House Coffee Roasters launched an exciting new product line and rebrand of their logo and packaging. The new rebrand reflects Barrie House’s long legacy as a family-owned, third-generation, New York based coffee roaster that supports coffee farmers while paying tribute to the coffee cherry with its burgundy brand color. Barrie House constantly strives to inspire a great coffee-drinking experience and their delicious new product line does just that.

“What sets Barrie House apart is that we offer our premium line of Fair Trade Organic coffee at a great value, allowing the broader coffee drinking population to enjoy the best cup of coffee at a fair price,” said John C. Fallon, Chief Marketing Officer of Barrie House Coffee Roasters. “Our research shows that while many coffee drinkers support the idea of a Fair Trade and Organic coffee, the higher prices that usually come with Fair Trade Organic coffees tend to deter their purchase.  We wanted to change that.”

Barrie House’s new product line offers a wide selection of coffees across three distinctive collections.
The Estate Blends, the first collection to launch, offers Fair Trade Organic coffees, balanced and complex, developed for precise taste profiles using a variety of different beans. These blends include:

Clay Avenue
•    The origins of Barrie House trace back to Clay Avenue, a historic neighborhood in the Bronx where a diverse population settled in the early 1900's. It was there in NYC that they developed their
      first perfectly roasted blend.
•    Tasting notes: Toasted nuts, brown sugar, sweet, clean finish, mellow

Morning Ritual
•    Barrie House knows that your first morning cup of coffee is the most important. It needs to be perfectly roasted and taste great because you look forward to this moment every day. That is why they developed Morning Ritual. A premium, upgraded version of ubiquitous breakfast blends. 
•    Tasting notes: Smooth, tropical fruit, balanced, light body, clean finish

Arrosto Scuro
•    Italian for dark roast, the Arrosto Scuro blend is roasted until after the second "crack," and offers a dark, rich color and roasted aromas reminiscent of Old-World Italian espressos, but in a refined, more traditional coffee.
•    Tasting notes: Dark chocolate, caramel, smoky, bold, deep flavor, intense

Dark Mystery
•    Specifically formulated and slow roasted to make a bold, dark cup. Dark Mystery is full of complexity
      and elegance, and just a little bit of mystery...
•    Tasting notes: Fruity, caramel, malt, chocolate, full flavored, rich, smooth

Espresso Roast
•    Their darkest and richest roast - a rare and exotic blend of premium Arabica coffee beans from Asia and the Americas that creates an intense and creamy cup.
•    Tasting notes: Caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, smooth, sweet, robust

Additional products coming soon from Barrie House:

The Signature Flavors collection, made with Fair Trade and organic coffees, offers smooth, mild coffees infused with an assortment of delicious flavors that enhance the beans and delight the senses. They include:

Jammin’ Jamaican
•    Tastes of caramel, rum, and chocolate with a nutty, smooth finish

Salted Caramel
•    A buttery, caramel taste with a delicately salty, syrupy body finish

Ultimate Hazelnut
•    A nutty, creamy, toasted and buttery taste with a syrupy body finish

French Vanilla
•    Amazing creamy vanilla flavor along with toasted almonds and a sweet, mellow finish

The Single Origins collection offers specialty Fair Trade Organic coffees that highlight the exceptional tastes and attributes unique to a specific country or region.  These will include:

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
•    From Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. Beans from the Yirgacheffe region are among the world's best. Grown at high elevation, this coffee has a bright clean taste and high acidity.
•    Tasting notes: Hints of citrus and lemon zest, a floral, bright, tangy coffee with a sweet, aromatic finish

Indonesian Sumatra
•    Sumatra's mountainous regions offer the perfect climate and elevation to grow coffee. Unique processing methods, by small farms, give this coffee its world-renowned full-bodied flavor
      and smooth finish.
•    Tasting notes: Syrupy, dark chocolate with a strong, bold taste and an earthy aroma

In addition to the three Fair Trade Organic collections available all year long, Barrie House is also introducing their Seasonal Flavors line of conventional coffees infused with the familiar flavors and aromas of fall and winter. These coffees include:

•    Pumpkin Spice
•    Caramel Apple Strudel
•    Peppermint Bark
•    Winter Wonderland

The new Barrie House bagged coffees are available in 10 oz. and 2 lb. bags, as well as 10 count and 22 count single serve capsules that are Keurig 2.0 compatible. Barrie House uses its proprietary REVCUP – a patented sustainable single serve capsule design that was engineered to make the best possible cup of coffee and is recyclable.  Barrie House is also one of the first roasters to utilize UPC bar codes on each capsule lid, to allow retailers the ultimate flexibility in offering individual capsules for sale in a mix and match fashion.

The new Barrie House Fair Trade Organic product line will be available in select premium metro New York grocery and naturals retailers, along with a number of Sam’s Club locations in the Southeast. The new product line will also be available online at BarrieHouse.com, as well as many other online sites including Amazon, Sam’s Club.com, Walmart.com, and more. Our seasonal items can be found in Southeastern Grocers and Stew Leonard’s during the holiday season.  There are also special packs and blends sold through foodservice distributors in the metro NY, mid Atlantic, New England, Chicago, and Las Vegas markets.

Barrie House’s new branding and logo include a graphic of three coffee beans representing the three generations and the current three brothers that own the business – Barry, Paul, and Ronald Goldstein. The burgundy packaging color celebrates the shade of the coffee cherry at its ripest. In fact, the inspiration for the color came from a colored bracelet that some farmers wear. During harvest, they compare the color of the coffee cherry to the color of the bracelet. If it matches, then the cherry is ripe and should be picked. The gold accents on the logo and packaging communicate the premium positioning while also giving a nod to the family name, Goldstein. Furthermore, their new flagship blend is named Clay Avenue for the NYC street in the Bronx where the company was once located and where Barry Goldstein grew up.

“We truly believe that our new product line and branding reflects our mission to inspire a great coffee drinking experience, while conducting business in a manner that is socially and environmentally responsible,” said Craig M. James, Chief Executive Officer, Barrie House Coffee Roasters. “We hope everyone enjoys each and every cup just as much as we do.”

About Barrie House Coffee Roasters:
Founded in 1934 outside of New York City, Barrie House is a family-owned coffee roaster that produces premium, handcrafted coffee. For over 85 years, Barrie House Coffee Roasters have carefully selected, blended, roasted, and packed what they believe to be the world’s finest coffee. Today, Barrie House is a leading roaster and manufacturer for private label and branded coffee products sold through the retail, e-commerce, food service, and hospitality channels. Barrie House has partnered with Martha Stewart for a co-branded coffee line and with The Headstrong Project for a special Hero’s Reserve line of which 100% of the profits are donated to the organization.  They rank in the Top 10 of all Fair-Trade coffee providers in the U.S.

Nestlé a+ has joined hands with Tetra Pak to launch ‘Cartons to Classroom’- a unique initiative to increase awareness about recycling in India by converting used beverage cartons to create classroom furniture for schools for less-privileged children. The initiative will begin in Mumbai and it marks the start of a long-term collaboration between Nestlé a+ and Tetra Pak, duly supported by our retail partners- Reliance Retail and RUR Greenlife, a social enterprise. Cartons to Classroom is an extension of Tetra Pak’s ‘Go Green with Tetra Pak’ Program. It brings together two important goals of increasing recycling of used beverage cartons and providing quality education infrastructure for less-privileged children.

Beverage cartons such as the ones made by Tetra Pak, are paper-based, recyclable and can be converted into useful items like classroom furniture. A key catalyst in increasing recycling of cartons are environmentally conscious consumers. With an intent to make this initiative accessible to all Nestlé a+ consumers, 54 collection points across Reliance Smart Superstores and Sahakari Bhandar outlets will be made available in Mumbai. Through these, Nestlé a+ aims at collecting more than 10,00,000 cartons which would get recycled into composite sheets, almost 100+ desks for schools.

Commenting on this initiative, Mehernosh Malia, Director- Dairy, Nestlé India, said “Nestlé a+ is proud to partner with Tetra Pak on this unique recycling initiative that not only champions the cause of responsible waste management, but also contributes effectively towards education of less-privileged children. ‘Cartons to Classroom’ program is the first step by Nestlé a+ in this long-term collaboration on sustainability with Tetra Pak. We are committed to work towards more such initiative across our brands”.

“We are happy to have the support of a reputed brand like Nestlé a+ on Cartons to Classroom, which speaks volumes about the power of partnerships. A responsible manufacturer, brand owner, retailer and social enterprise, all coming together to make a real difference in the area of environmental sustainability. Building on our flagship program Go Green with Tetra Pak launched in 2010, this campaign will bring alive how one small step of depositing used cartons for recycling can positively impact communities as well as the planet,” says Jaideep Gokhale, Sustainability Director – Tetra Pak South Asia.

“As India’s home-grown and respected retail brand, it is our responsibility to actively lead and participate in initiatives that matter. Go Green with Tetra Pak is a program that is very close to our hearts, and we are thankful to our loyal customers who have extended their support to the program for 11 years! I am confident that our customers will respond with even more enthusiasm and play their part in supporting Cartons to Classroom,” adds Damodar Mall, President & CEO – Reliance Retail

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UPM Raflatac is leading the way by introducing a full range of paper label products made with 100% recycled fibers designed for food, retail and logistics labeling needs. The range includes the first commercially available Total Phenol Free thermal paper labels made with 100% recycled fibers. These labels are a good choice for logistics and retail labeling applications and contribute to the overall sustainability of the packaging.

UPM Raflatac’s new product range offers brand owners a way to increase the share of recycled materials in their packaging. This reduces the pressure on forests and enables a circular economy. The range is FSC^® certified and the labels maintain the same functionalities as label material made from virgin fibers.

“The need to reduce waste and alleviate the pressure to virgin raw material sources is evident and increasing. One of the ways to achieve that is by recycled materials. We continue to lead the way in sustainable labeling as we introduce thermal paper labels with 100% recycled fibers to the market. Making the switch to these labels offers a host of sustainability benefits for both the brand owners and the environment,” says Ville Pollari, Director, Business Segment VIP & Prime, UPM Raflatac.

UPM Raflatac’s new product range includes coated paper designed for high quality food labeling as well as total phenol-free thermal labels which are a great choice for logistics and retail.

UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac is leading in sustainable labeling through our innovative self-adhesive label materials and services. We offer high-quality paper and film label stock for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,000 people and made sales of EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2020. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com.

UPM
We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 18,000 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 8.6 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils. www.upm.com

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